In contrast with older generations, many Americans these days are waiting until their 30s or even later to get married. The story is different, though, with military members.
Consider these statistics from the U.S. Department of Defense Demographics Report:
- Of all active-duty service members, about 43 percent are aged 25 or younger.
- About 23 percent are between the ages of 26 and 30.
- And slightly more than 56 percent of active-duty members are married.
Out of all the military branches, the Army has the highest percentage of married service members — at nearly 60 percent.
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